On friday, we were able to sneak in a survey within protocol for willow flycatchers (Empidonax traillii adastus, WIFL) on two grazing allotments up for renewal. As their name suggests, willow flycatchers are found in riparian areas dominated by willow or alder, including streams, ponds, seeps, and meadows. The loss of these habitats at lower elevations has restricted their range to elevations generally between 4,000 and 8,000 feet. This subspecies is currently considered State Endangered. This habitat near Dog Town was marginal and we didn't detect any WIFLs, but we did get eaten alive by mosquitoes and see a number of other bird species including: yellow warbler, song sparrow, red-winged blackbird, spotted towhee, green-tailed towhee, spotted sandpiper, Bullock's oriole, and black-headed grosbeak.A Willow Flycatcher Survey Protocol for California (Bombay, et al. 2003)
What about Dog Town? Dog Town is the location of the first major gold rush to the Eastern Sierras in 1857. While never highly profitable, it is allegedly said to have produced the largest gold nugget found on the eastern slope and led to the discovery of more profitable areas nearby, including Bodie. This marker is along Highway 395, just south of the turnoff to Bodie.
What about Dog Town? Dog Town is the location of the first major gold rush to the Eastern Sierras in 1857. While never highly profitable, it is allegedly said to have produced the largest gold nugget found on the eastern slope and led to the discovery of more profitable areas nearby, including Bodie. This marker is along Highway 395, just south of the turnoff to Bodie.
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